Dashcams: Our test center recommends these models

Traffic can be turbulent and quite a few are familiar with strange situations like this: At the traffic light, the driver puts you in reverse, crashes backwards into your own car and then claims in all seriousness that you had hit him. Now you have to prove that this is a brazen lie and that you are not at fault. A dashcam can now also help in Germany. It can record accidents, for example, and thus be of valuable help later in a legal dispute or in court.

The CHIP test laboratory has put various cameras approved in Germany through their paces. Below we present the best dash cams. We also reveal what distinguishes the test winner, which is also our price tip. You can read all further information and the detailed test results in the extensive purchase advice.

You want it in a nutshell? Whether test winner or price tip – in the following table you will find our current recommendations. Below we present a model in more detail.

Test winner costs less than 100 euros

In the ranking ends up Transcend DrivePro 230Q Data Privacy (to Amazon) on the first place. Although the viewing angle could be a bit larger at 109 degrees, the camera impresses with top marks in the other categories. It not only offers the highest level of security, but also excellent image quality. Even at night or when the light changes, such as in a tunnel, the Transcend DrivePro 230Q Data Privacy delivers strong images.

Handling is simple and safe: the camera always records, but if no accidents occur, the recordings are immediately deleted. Should you ever want to save a recording manually before deleting it, you can do this easily using the Event button. Overall, the car camera scores “very well” (grade 1.2).

Another point that speaks for the Transcend DrivePro 230Q Data Privacy is the price. You already get the test winner from around 80 euros (for price comparison). The best dash cam is also one of the cheapest in the test and is a real price-performance hit.

Dash cam top 10

In the list below you can see the 10 best dash cams. All 20 smartphones currently tested can be found in our detailed list of the best.